Also known as
- WMU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,479
57.8% Female
42.2% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
3
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctoral Research
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.79%
Asian
7.59%
Black or African American
3.27%
Hispanic or Latino
0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
66.23%
White
1.91%
Two or more races
0.93%
Unknown
17.67%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wmich.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$12,727
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$26,958
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctor's Degree Research
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 883 | 883 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 883 | 883 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 630 | 630 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 164 | 164 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 89 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 89 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$12,727
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$26,958
Financial aid office web address
www.wmich.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$9,238
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $12,727 | $26,958 |
| Full time Fees | $923 | $923 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $530 | $1,123 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
Yes
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
6,479
57.8% Female
42.2% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.79%
Asian
7.59%
Black or African American
3.27%
Hispanic or Latino
0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
66.23%
White
1.91%
Two or more races
0.93%
Unknown
17.67%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 8 | 23 |
| Asian | 59 | 57 |
| Black Or African American | 167 | 325 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 78 | 134 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 3 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 742 | 403 |
| White | 1,615 | 2,676 |
| Two Or More Races | 35 | 89 |
| Unknown | 24 | 36 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,387
40.4% Male
59.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
112
47.3% Male
52.7% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
5
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
37
21.6% Male
78.4% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5200
Phone
269-387-1000
Fax
Email
